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How to Use Foundation Habits to Change Your Life
Permanent change requires a solid foundation
Permanent change is like a tree with a firm root. If the root remains strong, it provides stability to the tree. But if the root weakens, the whole tree will come toppling down.
That’s what happens when we practice change for a few weeks or months. The root system weakens, and in no time, we find ourselves in chaos again.
Making and embracing any change becomes more manageable when we focus on building a strong and better foundation for other good habits.
Stephen Covey explains, “Change — real change — comes from the inside out. It doesn’t come from hacking at the leaves of attitude and behaviour with quick fix personality ethic techniques. It comes from striking at the root — the fabric of our thought, the fundamental, essential paradigms, which give definition to our character and create the lens through which we see the world.”
Embracing change can be challenging and scary, especially when unsure where to start. But it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. If you know what you’re looking for and are ready to make a change, a small step in the direction you want is all you need. Tiny habits consistently practiced over time change lives.
